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Become a regular at the Bull City’s newest bars B Y MATTHEW LARDIE PHOTOG RAPHY B Y J OHN MICHAEL SIMPSO N
urham loves a good drink, and luckily the Bull City is chock-full
of fantastic places to wet your whistle. From breweries to wine bars, beloved longtime dives to nationally renowned craft cocktail joints, there is a place (and a drink) for every mood or occasion here. And a spate of new watering holes recently opened, giving Durhamites even more choices when it comes to quenching that thirst.
Killer Queen
This sparkling Italian Lini 910 Labrusca Lambrusco Rosé is a blend of Salamino and Sorbara grape varietals and produces a lovely light ruby color. 46
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Third time’s the charm for 117 E. Main St. – following on the heels of Bar Lusconi and Bar Brunello, Killer Queen Wine Bar has kept the juices flowing at one of Durham’s favorite addresses for wine. Owner Silvia Gallo originally intended to open a bar in Charlotte but fell in love with the tiny, narrow space and cozy patio, seeing its potential as a continued destination for great wine in the Bull City. Silvia and her team transformed the interior into a colorful, lush setting to enjoy wines from across the world along with a menu of small plates, charcuterie, flatbreads and pastas. The wine list itself changes almost daily but always includes a little bit of the familiar and a little bit of the exotic. And one thing is for sure: There will always be bubbles. One staple of the bar is the Jansz sparkling rosé, a wine that has special meaning for Silvia. While working at a wine bar in Los